Wednesday, September 17, 2008

COMMENTS: Lest we start getting cocky, with a 4.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks with 11 to play, plus having won the first two games of this Pirates series with ease (assuring the Dodgers of at least a series split), let us remind you: This is Zach Duke about which we're talking. Fifth in the voting for NL Rookie of the Year in 2005. Only two starts removed from a complete game shutout. And Duke is 1-0 against us this year. So we should approach this hazard, and today's game, with the requisite amount of seriousness. (No need to wear the Daisy Dukes, Manny!)

Nomar was rounding third and tried to stop and turn back. His legs slipped out from underneath him a little, but it really did not look like anything that bad. Nomar sure stayed down like it was a broken leg, but it looked like a sprain or a pulled muscle. But this is Nomar, so I am sure he'll be out until 2010.

Sean Burnett played for Aguilas last winter, he was our best starting pitcher. However, Dodgers, i beg you to show no mercy with him 1) i want you to get in the postseason ASAP, 2) The Pirates prohibited him to keep playing in Venezuela, killing Aguilas chances to get into the postseason, therefore breaking my heart.

I'm not sure why Torre would put Elbert in such a pressure situation, especially when Proctor was doing so well. Lefty/righty match-up? And how do you leave Elbert in there after a walk, home run, and then another hit?